Overview
California State University-Long Beach is a public institution and the most applied-to campus in the 23 campus CSU system. The university is home to eight schools, with a majority of students attending the College of Business and the College of Engineering. The 322-acre urban campus is filled with minimalist architecture and features the Walter Pyramid, where basketball and volleyball games are played. Additionally, the campus houses a research facility with a variety of programs.
Acceptance Rate:
47%
Average Net Price:
$10,568
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1146
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,374 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,974 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,612 |
| Books and Supplies | $1562 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
83%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
49%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,512
49%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,676
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,482
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
72%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3509
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,676
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$247,990,960
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,971,555
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
24%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,464
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
Students receiving federal loans
24%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,728
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,103
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
79680
Students Applied
33%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
4541
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | August 31 |
Application Fee
$70
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
19%
Submitting ACT
95%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1146
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
40,278
Total Number of Undergrads
34,243
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
113
Faculty Overview
0
100
50%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
90
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
49%
Student Organizations
300
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
4%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
49ers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
157
Total Female Athletes
197
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
41
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Other
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball
California State University-Long Beach Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,000
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
Orange
San Francisco
San Diego
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
California State University-Long Beach
Boeing
Kaiser Permanente
Northrop Grumman
Long Beach Unified School District
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Arts and Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
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